(170) John Paul and Craig - 19th September 2008 - Part 2

[@quietastronaut]

After all these years this scene still gives me chills. So beautiful :)

[@laurenr139]

I like how Craig has his arm around JP. He kept flip flopping before but now he's sure & JP can put his trust in Craig's love for him. They lived happily ever after in Dublin.

[@BritDixie16]

But as far as I'm concerned this is the only ending they had and they are happy together till this day :)

[@davi.medrade]

But of course it is. That other guy is a doppelganger, not the actual John Paul. The same name is just a coincidence. The actual John Paul is happy with Craig to this day.

[@Sign4lyf]

David Santos it's okay, he went back to Craig after leaving this time too, so they're definitely back on, only this time they are much stronger!

[@seamus1956]

Sign4lyf Its been nearly 9 years since this "sunset ending" and, even though John Paul came back for 5 years of twists and turns before jetting off to Singapore, the fact that he was being called by Craig as he departed left open a whole realm of possibilities. My hope: as long as Hollyoaks continues, I hope that in maybe 5 years or so James and Guy agree to reprise John Paul and Craig one last time and return for a visit. It doesn't have to be a long one, maybe a week or two, and they don't have any real drama themselves but only get caught up in someone else's storyline. We can then see they've realized their error and reunited as a couple and as parents. When they leave this time, it can be for good, but fans can have a confirmed "happily ever after" story. John Paul, Craig and Matthew (since McQueen-Dean or vice versa doesn't really work as a combined married name, they might also legally change their last name to McDean, possibly as a tribute to the fans). Just some fun ideas.

[@deepdarkmidnight]

I read that in a recent episode some Craig's relative said that he was in Singapore, so it was confirmed on the show that they got together.

[@gotyou8226]

They ain't together now lol

[@pendafen7405]

The kids will never understand being 16 years old and seeing this air.

[@joykristi28]

I've watched the John Paul & Craig over & over again, never get bored. Very touching' Sunset Ending'. This storyline is the best love story ever! Thanks for uploading into KZbin.

[@leannelynn7938]

Still obsessed with Craig and JP 12 years later!

[@Rebecca_Bailey]

I didn’t even watch it when Craig was in Hollyoaks but I’m also obsessed, they were definitely each other’s soulmates, he needs to come back!

[@loobyh6274]

@@Rebecca_Bailey Not going to happen Guy Burnet Craig actor works in america he last appeared on hollyoaks later in november 2008. I love Mcdean together as well nobody as seemed as right for John-Paul as Craig

[@holdenagincourt]

Iconic episode, legendary couple. A beautiful end to their story and I'm so grateful to Guy for returning to do it. I'm just in here crying tears of joy with the rest of you.

[@lucyhowarth1193]

Yeah I'm so glad Craig returned i loved the new confidence self assured Craig who owned up to his past mistakes and even admitted more telling John-Paul how he met a girl and went through the motions with her for 6 months i didn't feel much John-Paul did it get any easier Craig no i think of reasons not to go to bed with her kissing her was just John-Paul Craig i dont want to hear it Craig i couldn't stand it that when i had to tell her John-Paul you told her you were gay Craig i told her i was still inlove with my ex

[@BritDixie16]

Ugh why oh why did they have to ruin this!!! This was THE PERFECT ending to their love story. There was no need to bring John Paul back and completely annihilate his character. I'm so bitter :( I hope they bring Craig back and fix what didn't need to be fixed in the first place. Smh.

[@denisenoles3159]

That is what happens when someone needs a job and goes back to working on a soap opera. They have no choice but to give them other storylines. John Paul could be with 100 men but in my mind, he will always belong to Craig and vice versa.

[@lucyhowarth1193]

@@denisenoles3159 Yeah that how i feel like some people are soulmates who are meant to be together and always end up returning to each other in the end. At the start of John-Paul and Craig story we would of never pictured them getting together we all saw a wonderful friendship that was growing stronger everyday Nobody in their orbit would of put them together and yet Craig and John-Paul were perfect for one another

[@emmafrost4706]

And they split up in four years, only for Craig to call John Paul to get back together in 2017 and it's confirmed that Craig moved to Singapore to be with John Paul again in 2018. Ten Years later and Craig and JP can't live without each other. Best Love Story on HO.

[@Atraxii]

This is 4 minutes of pure love! I'm not sure how many times I've watched this video over the years and it still makes me really happy watching it! John Paul/Craig and Max/Iago are defintitely my favourite gay couples of those I've seen so far!

[@TeaCub]

You just have to love that moment when they spot each other! "Now all I can think is what if you hadn't walked into class that day?" - I absolutely adore that line because it's going back to the start of everything - two years before!

[@yellohcards]

Yay he kissed him in public! I love how they look at each other after boarding the train, adorable!

[@playa3615]

Still watching in 2024!

[@coffeetea720]

Dear John Paul and Craig, We'd love to see you come back to Hollyoaks. Even if it's just for 1 minute of screen time. You two made this show. Sincerely, Everybody

[@MrsShanghai]

John Paul: "Craig you've got no idea how much you've hurt me. So I just wanted to say to you before you walk out of my life forever ... that I wouldn't have missed any of it for the world." Craig: "W-what?" John Paul: "I don't know how we keep finding ourselves here I really don't, but theres one thing that I do know, one thing that Im sure of...is that I love you...I really love you."

[@_fullsunflower]

After 2 years of arguments, breakups, emotional turmoil, dead priests, passion, angst, fear, and broken engagements, McDean finally got the sunset ending they deserved :) so glad it ended like this

[@767wattsy]

Oh, my heart. What a perfect ending.

[@Rebecca_Bailey]

I smile every time at this video, even though I didn’t start watch Hollyoaks until 2012, these two were great together, they were just two best friends who fell for each other!

[@Candyflossuk]

I've just rewatched this whole storyline again, something I could only do after HO confirmed they were back together. Watching the whole thing again reminded me exactly why I fell in love with the character of John Paul. I much preferred him in the early days and found him annoying at times when returned. Seeing him as an adult, make the same mistakes he made as a teenager over and over again, going from man to man, telling them all he loved them and cheating at the drop of a hat was crazy! Did he learn nothing from his past? I think he is a character with a lot of issues due to the ridiculous amount of trauma the show put him through, but the writers could never be bothered to explore that properly. I only start liking him again really when I saw his last episode, when he finally admitted his mistakes and years of failed relationships and remembered that he once was someone with so many more dreams and ambitions then to just be content living with his mum and sisters in Hollyoaks forever! That is more like the JP I loved. I think without Craig he loses his way completely and that is why they will always find their way back to each other in the end.

[@yellohcards]

I watched Craig's first exit attempt with John Paul before watching this and its so poignant! He kissed him in public and held his hand, the character growth is perfect!

[@bea902]

I really don't know how I keep finding myself here...

[@davegiam]

Kimba, "thank you" doesn't even begin to cover... what a fantastic journey you set us off to... will never ever forget JP&C, I promise!

[@dancingsnake263]

5 years later and this scene still has me bawling like a little baby :')

[@Kirschesaftmann]

"Your my cousin steve" hahaha thank you so much for uploading one of the best story lines ever, and i absolutely loved the ending. I could see myself riding away with my man on a train :D

[@joseroman4110]

I love the song that goes along with the ending.....beautiful ❤️👏👏👏

[@vindifference]

God, I remember watching this over a decade ago, and even now after binging most of it back for a couple hours they still managed to get me to love it no matter how corny or cheesy or dramatic or stupid it was. How'd I end up falling in love with Craig again, after all this time, even after I properly hated his stupid aggressive attitude in the middle of it all. No way, you didn't make me cry at 10am in the morning!

[@pilskadden]

Oh, I was so afraid this story would have an unhappy ending - that would have been unbearable, but I'm so glad they are finally together. These two boys are just meant to be together. Such a great storyline. Thanks for uploading.

[@suzawilo]

"Why wouldn´t ya?" Awwwww,,,So happy that JP has found he´s confidence and belief that he is SO worth all the love he can get

[@chocobobaby1]

This storyline is incredible, out of all the ones i have watched this one only made me cry... The song in the end fits it so perfectly its amazing! thankyou so much for all ur hard work uploading *kimba* ur incredible! I will never forget such a touching film like this! long live hollyoaks!

[@76gottaloveme]

Thank you so much...I loved watching these two. I hate when a good love story ends.....

[@RCSVirginia]

This is just the most terrific scene. You feel good every time that you watch it. It is precisely what you want to see happen to Craig and John Paul.

[@kevinfarrell3121]

Wish they were still on and together.

[@katieharvey7467]

I remember this story line between them it was very moving love story and the rights at hollyoaks were the right ending for them I wish they could come back and being together

[@christophermarang.3569]

Damn that year learning how to act in America made Guy Burnett so much better for his return. Basically just binged this who story, and 2007 Craig is uber rough acting wise, while 2008 is almost perfect. Good work Guy.

[@TeaCub]

I had literally just started Uni when this happened and it just rejuvenated my love for them all over again!

[@gossipgazel76]

Thank you so much

[@TheLPSCinemas]

Also, I really don't want to move on to Later after this. This was the ending they deserved. I feel like I put up with so much of Craig's Craigness for this to be their only really happy moment.

[@denisenoles3159]

Well they had 4 years together :)

[@THEoriginalAMIGO]

I just happened upon these clips of John Paul & Craig recently and have become so hooked.... it is such a incredible love story... I keep crying every time I think about them... I so wish I could find a love like that.... I agree with MCDEAN FOREVER..... hope they stay in Dublin and remain happy together... bringing them back would probably lead to a break up... they are just so meant for each other... so beautiful

[@bkkmaestro]

They deserve to be happy! They have loved each other for SO long! Bravo! We love you John Paul and Craig!

[@tislevine]

2 years later and it still makes me smile just as it did the first time I watched it :D x

[@conniem5053]

‘Cousin Steve” lol ! These two are beyond adorable.

[@aaricia]

Thanks so much for posting the entire storyline - I've stayed up all night watching, but it was worth it :)

[@kimbaforeva]

Does It Offend You, Yeah? - Epic Last Song

[@rayanbrownify]

to me this is the first perfect moment between these two. there was always something in the way from making there moment perfect whether it was those two girls or craigs sexuality it just never felt so good until now. it was worth watching every single moment from the first time they kiss both drunk and sober to the first time they made love and all those make up sex. this is true love in its finest. it me five days to watch all of this from the first day hey met at school and even keiron storyline to this moment and again I say it was worth it

[@sof6868]

Ok so 13 years later and I've finally watched their story, I started watching hollyoaks because of ste and harry a while ago and had heard of this relationship but never really got into it John Paul has become my favorite character in the show so I wanted to see why everyone was talking about McDean and now I understand, their relationship was all over the place but still it was beautiful to watch Sad that they aren't together anymore, I wish they brought Craig back even if it's a recast so they can have the ending they deserve If not I'll just pretend this is their ending and the other JP is his twin or something lol

[@gjohnmac]

Its been over a year....But, I love John Paul McQueen......thanks for posting

[@LauraSpade]

Had to watch this after the end of John Paul's journey in Hollyoaks

[@Peralinth]

This ending just makes me smile, especially after everything these two went through to get here.

[@suzawilo]

LOVE it when they look at each other at the station.

[@MrBoyxboy92]

AMAZING! Finally a gay storyline with happy ending! They are sooo good together! Craig is so beutiful, i love him. And JP are so cute. Thnx for uploading!

[@danthechatterboxman]

As much as I live John Paul part of me Wishes John Paul hadn’t come back and that they’d had there happy ending maybe if he leaves again the next time he can go w Craige

[@226rubbermango]

This storyline had the best soundtrack ever. Fact.

[@aoifeshannon3434]

It’s great to see Craig be more comfortable in his sexuality, it makes him even sexier.

[@akariasking]

'Why wouldn't you?' Exactly what all of us have been thinking this whole time!

[@xMikanNamix]

AWEEE. This was just the best. Thank you so, so much for taking the time to upload this, it was heart breaking, nerve racking and made me want to strangle someone at times, but it's a story that you can't help but fall in love with, and its a couple that you can't help but cheer on. I loved it. So, once again, thanks.

[@MSJULIEish]

I just found this; I had seen them for a long time in videos and people talking about them live in the States so had no access to them until I ran across this enjoyed this :) beautiful couple

[@trintyprince]

This ark was amazing i live in nyc and our soaps are trash im glad i discovered British soaps 💙

[@VariahR]

OMG! It´s the SE anniversary! That explains why I had the sudden urge to watch their clips. Aww

[@Vinceq98]

omg i love you b/c you help keep john paul and craig alive for me!

[@miknej60]

Makes me cry

[@SkyeWind]

Ok I watched it again and I started crying again! Aw I love the last part!

[@hugyface]

I have to say the whole John Paul/Craig/Hannah/Sarah along with Kieron storyline was so well written This is my 4th time watching this.. I wish the American soaps gay storylines were this good.

[@mulderandscully]

@kimbaforeva They ARE still together. 2 years on. Carmel mentioned them the other day. 'Our John Paul and his Craig' he said They went thr'ough Hell but they got there in the end. So they're still happy together, two years on. Bless. Thanks to HO for not forgetting!

[@HeryckGarcia]

2023 ✌🏼

[@oranla]

i love how cool criag loos with his arms crossed leaning against the post:)

[@dicking3000]

Goodbye to one of the best gay couples I know. Kimbaforeva Thanks for giving me the opportunity to meet Craig and JP, I do not know why I had reservations about this story but now after meeting her through her videos I'm really grateful. Thank you, thank you, thank you so much Kimba for this wonderful journey.

[@denisenoles3159]

Just finished watching. Sweet ending. In tears :(

[@coffeetea720]

If these two ever came back to Hollyoaks, even for just one episode... I can't even describe the amount of awesome that would be. My hands shake at the prospect of it.

[@vadjobbigtdetkanvara]

Thank you so much for uploading these, I've watched every single one over and over again :D And I have to say Craig with stubble, sexy.

[@ambereccles]

This is where it ends for me! I love John Paul but they made a mistake on bringing him back and making him get with Ste, Doug, Scott and James and whoever else. At least when he left again, Craig rang him and they got back together!

[@lucyhowarth1193]

Yeah but he since returned again so he can be paired up with someone else that he is completely mismatched with

[@ambereccles]

@@lucyhowarth1193 i love john paul and i'm glad he's back. i actually love him and james together.

[@lucyhowarth1193]

@@ambereccles Don't watch hollyoaks any more really i might catch the odd episode sometimes George seems like a nicer person then james

[@sugdendingles]

ste and john paul is the worst mistake hollyoaks ever made

[@loobyh6274]

​@@sugdendinglesWhat about putting a teenage John-Paul rebounding from his true love Craig with The family Priest having him stupidly proposing to Kieran something he regretted doing even before he knew Craig had returned to the village I would of preferred for him to get with Spike during Craig time in Dublin

[@TheLPSCinemas]

I doubt you ever check this channel anymore, but thank you so much for uploading this. After all this time, McDean is still the best.

[@allianceunite]

jp FINALLY looks completely happy with craig!!!!!

[@faith6833]

I agree, I so love thinking they are off somewhere happy together. I don't want that to be ruined for the fans.

[@thamari99]

I wouldn't have missed any of it for the world. I don't know how we keep finding our self here, I really don't, but the one thing I don know and the one thing I'm sure of is I love you and I really love.. I hope this helps

[@638carlos]

Una historia así, merece el mejor final y este si que lo es. Es el mejorrrrrrrrrrrr.

[@638carlos]

8 años después y sigo manteniendo el mismo sentimiento 🌟

[@riririririririri]

They got another scene together in 2017 and I think JP went to live with him

[@guadalupepasseri6446]

Really??? Where is the scene???

[@di9403]

@@guadalupepasseri6446 The scene shows john Paul calling Craig. Craig doesn't actually physically appear.

[@lucyhowarth1193]

@@di9403 actually Craig is the one to call John-Paul John-Paul is on plane waiting to take him and Mathew to Singapore John-Paul phone goes John-Paul to Matthew who this then he looks and see it Craig John-Paul is shocked that his first love is calling him we don't actually see John-Paul answer the call although when it Frankie funeral esther says Craig is in Singapore Although they have now broken up again as james Sutton has gone back to hollyoaks

[@SkyeWind]

*crying* (seriously) I can't believe that's it... I LOVED IT!!!!! Omg! American soaps are just NOTHING compared to this! I can't watch anymore Nuke or Kish or anything after this! I mean....I...No...let the silence speak..... Thank you SOOOO much for posting this!!! Well I probably will go around for days feeling miserable that this is the end and that I don't have anyone to love but...I don't care! I'm just gonna watch it again! I love you!!!

[@keichitakashi4338]

Just heard the news. John Paul is returning to the show in December.

[@botoxboy1]

Aack. I can't believe their storyline has ended. I feel a little empty inside now...haha. Gosh I am so lame! But I've really loved it so much...John Paul & Craig...John Paul & Kieron...John Paul & Craig...*sigh*

[@lantern264]

Yeah Finally happy ending, im happy so much watching this series, love John Paul And Craig Dean, love you Both 😘😘

[@DameckaFletcher]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@FeedMeJuice]

=( I literally watched there entire story in a day and a half.

[@vickyrains2810]

Reminiscing 2022 🥰😍❣️🔥

[@loobyh6274]

Reminiscing 2023 🥰😍❣️❤️‍🔥🔥

[@VariahR]

@shelz94 Carmel mentions them to her cousin, saying "look at our John Paul and his Craig, eh? They went through hell but they got there eventually. Love always finds a way"

[@1dave68]

this was agreat ending i wished they did this after the nials revenge bit and the aftermath of jacks return being uncovered caz during the holyoaks later eps in november craig reveals that he and john paul argued because of his late night benders and not coming home at night basicaly bottling things up after the events of his sisters death hitting him hard. I am clining to the belief that what the pair had gone through to get to this stage love will conquer all. JP and Craig for ever

[@novanovada]

OMG I love this storyline. Best ever. Thank you kimbaforeva!!!!

[@_fullsunflower]

Thank you HO for taking my McDean Heart, tearing it into a million pieces, and shredding the remains. I just don't get why they would give us the SE only to tear it away. It's a soap, I know, but McDean had fans from across the globe, it was something special in itself. Was - past tense. I'm going into Craig-Denial mode, honestly.

[@gilliath87]

@TristanFear I doubt they ever will. Craig was mentioned in a later episode(after HO later and everything) though, standing in a photo with John Paul :)

[@playa3615]

PERFECT

[@Candyflossuk]

I could say the same for Craig too. I know he is offscreen after this episode but the character still suffered from bad writing. The idea that the same Craig who returned for JP here, so mature and sure of what he wanted, would run away from JP and his son 5 years later! Craig hated his dad for running out on him and yet the show had him do exactly the same thing to his own child,. It's not until JP is leaving HO again that Craig finally rings...and just like JP we are left to assume that Craig has been making a mess of his life for 5 years before finally finding his way back to JP again. And by the way, I love James Sutton's expression in his final scene as JP. When he sees Craig's name flash up on the screen of his mobile, it's very similar to the scene where he sees Craig again for the first time in 2008, at the juice bar. Kind of like 'Oh no, here we go again!' LOL.

[@lucyhowarth1193]

Craig returned for holloyaks later the same year as the sunset episode him and John-Paul were still a couple but Craig had gone on holiday with Steph and Tom they rented a cottage from a nudist called pete Steph initially believe he had designs on her Craig and Pete went out for drinks Pete said to Craig so your gay then Craig wow wow technically it's just one guy his name's john John Paul Pete jokingly so where is this john john paul Craig Dublin whilst I'm here trying to figure things out Pete go on Craig what you mean Pete go Craig ok well we had this intense on off things for a couple of years its just hard wanting something for so long and then you get it Steph joked about Craig sexlife with John-Paul Craig do you fancy a brew Steph yes please so long as its not a fruit tea Craig why would it be a fruit l Steph what with you being gay j just assumed Craig well excuse I'm not gay Steph you kiss boys Craig i kiss a boy Steph bet that's not all you do Craig on occasions we hold hands ok satisfied Steph i bet John-Paul isn't After Johnno had left Frankie Craig asked Steph you don't think I'll do the same thing cheat on my girlfriend Steph didn't reckon he would on Craig and Sarah official first date Craig said to Sarah i dont know how Rhys could even look at someone else let alone do anything else John-Paul then appeared criag had missed a meeting for a football camp Craig and John-Paul were meant to be going to foreshadowing how John-Paul will come between Criag and Sarah

[@Rogerstu1218]

It a a great movie

[@gabbyunique.]

They were the first people to every get me into hollyoaks after their storyline I so addicted to hollyoaks so thx to McDean this show will forever be my favorite soap in the uk

[@kimbaforeva]

Soon, I've got to edit out all the JPC scenes so it's going to take a LONG time, but it'll be worth it. Hopefully i'll have all the eps up within a few weeks though... (I'll only be uploading the Sep 08 epis in HD tho)

[@05Sweetsome08]

Well with Brian Kirkwood in charge again, perhaps he'll bring some of the better old skool characters back from 5-6 years ago when the show was truly at it's best or at least get rid of the majority now and clean up the cast. I shouldnt judge cos i dont watch hollyoaks anymore but when i do catch it on i just end up turning it over, shame cos it has got great potential

[@Xllxxt]

Perfect ending

[@_fullsunflower]

2 years later and they are still together

[@darcidesouza]

Is it just me or does someone else also keep on wondering what JP and Craig's life should be like in Dublin? You know: the house or apartment they live in, their daily habits, their professional projects, the sundays just laying on the couch as they watch TV, kissing and eating popcorn... Yeah, I need a life of my own. Sorry, guys...

[@Izzy-jd7rl]

I haven't even watched hollyoaks before but these two were/are so cute and now I think I'm gonna watch it bc.😳😍😘😍😘😍😳

[@leafyisahybridtitan7563]

agreed

[@KayleighKokkinos]

Craig's face when he says "I'm messing" Awwwh!

[@valleydoll89]

that was awesome but feeling a little empty after spending 3 days just falling in love with them. what am i going to do now, by the way does anybody know thw song playing?